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Joshua Vinton is confident about the path he's taken toward becoming an engineer and
he wants the momentum to continue after he earns his bachelor's degree in civil engineering
in 2017...

Even before their professional careers officially begin, Vinson and his engineering
school peers place a priority on companies that offer career development. They anticipate
working with employers for the long term, and advancement opportunities are among
qualities that make companies attractive....

Students with an engineering degree expect a lot of options when they graduate because
they're a highly sought-after group, says Amanda Long, associate director of outreach
and engagement for the Department of Career Planning and Development at Kennesaw State
University, home to the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering
Technology. "They want to see the different type of employers' offers they get and
compare, as opposed to taking the first one that comes along," she adds.

Future Focused

"What's attractive to me would be something in line of my dream job," says Laura Morrow,
who will graduate in December from KSU's mechatronics engineering program....

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 35,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. A Carnegie-designated doctoral institution, it is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.